That’s thanks to the increasing popularity of working from home with not just entrepreneurs and self-employed people, but also companies – big and small – who give their employees the freedom to do their work at home.

According to a 2015 survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24 percent of employed people did some or all of their work at home. That number grew from 19% in 2013 to 24% in 2015. And according to BLS, the numbers have been growing even more in the last 2-3 years.

3. Earn rewards for reporting empty store shelves!

Shelfie is a new app that literally rewards you for showing what’s not on the shelves in your local store.

When you are at the store and the product you’re looking for is not on the shelf, snap a picture of the shelf and let Shelfie know the store and its location.

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18. Sell your talent

Fiverr has become known as the job site to go to for small but meaningful tasks – taking a picture holding up a sign, writing a short article, or doing a voiceover. You can even get a Kindle e-book cover designed.

Its name comes from the fact that the basic gig pays just $5, which, while much more than Amazon Mechanical Turk above, still doesn’t sound like much.

But before you dismiss it as not worth your time, take a look at the site and see how others are using it. For instance, you can offer extras to a basic gig which will pay you more money, and it can lead to further work.

It puts advertisements on the lock screen of your phone and pays you every time you unlock it, the theory being that you see the advertisement and may go on to buy the product. Whatever the theory, it’s a little more cash in your pocket.

29. Sell old books

If you have a lot of old books around the place, and particularly if you have textbooks, you may be interested in an app called BookScouter.

You can use it on your smartphone, and simply scan the ISBN code of any book (found on the back cover). The app goes to work, searching a whole bunch of book buying websites to find who is paying the most for your book.

The app is free, and many of the book buyers will prepay the postage for you – be sure to check.

32. Get paid to subtitle movies & TV shows

Once again, this is not for everyone, as you need to be fluent in more than one language.

If you are, then you can make money by watching foreign TV shows and movies and providing a written translation for subtitling.

Generally, the subtitles will be in American English or Mexican Spanish, and it helps if one of these is your native language so that you do not provide a literal translation, but know the colloquialisms so that it sounds fluent.

33. Earn $0.7 per word to translate

Again a job for a linguist, this website will pay you $.05-$.07 per word for translating documents and captions into another language. They also have openings for people to transcribe audio into text and will pay you weekly through PayPal.

34. Make $10/hour Testing Websites

People who code and design websites generally have their own ideas about what is easy and how the navigation should work.

This doesn’t always equate to how the general public uses a website.

This company provides a service to other companies, reporting and advising on how user-friendly their websites appear to consumers, and whether they work okay. And they use people like you and me to visit these sites and give feedback.

It cost nothing to sign up, and you make $10-$15 for each website you report on.

Discussion

Margaretsays

I tried to find the Shelfie app on my phone (a Samsung Galaxy) and could only find something related to books. I went to the Take a Shelfie site, but couldn’t figure out how to set up an account. Can you tell me how I can get started?

Thanks,
Margaret

Satrapsays

Margaret, I am sorry you are having issues. If I remember correctly, there used to be a signup tab on their homepage, but you are right, there is nothing like that currently. I went ahead and contacted them to see if they are still in business or is this some kind of technical issue. I’ll update you here as soon as I hear from them.

In the meantime, there is a similar app called Mobee. With that one, you answer a few questions everytime you enter a store and you earn rewards for doing so. It’s at http://www.mobeeapp.com/

Gloria Jackson-Nefertitisays

I found out it’s only for the iPhone. :(

Anna Jamessays

I have my own website. I work from home and I am pretty happy. I got an online business website.

Satrapsays

Running your own website is a fantastic way to make money working from home. I am glad you are happy and enjoying your experience, Anna.

Jusays

What kind of business do you have and how do you get started?

Kjerstine King-Meeksays

So…..wanna let me in on your secret home business? I’m genuinely
curious and interested. And, by the cryptic vagueness of your remark/comment, it sounds as if you would be happy to share your success with others…..or am I wrong? If you are able to actually see my email, feel free to use it to communicate with me, should you decide you are willing to share your discovery. If not, I understand and goof luck!

Leighsays

Hi I was wondering how u got started I’m trying g to work from home but finding it very hard and wondered what I did to get to that point x

roysays

how do you drive traffic to your website I tried clickbank with zero results

Cristalsays

I really hope one of these jobs will fit me. It definitely has different jobs than other’s I’ve seen.

You should write out which of these isn’t exactly worldwide, such as the diondate entry job. :/

Satrapsays

We actually have another post for international work at home jobs.

Elzettesays

Hi Satrap,
Could you perhaps send me the link for the international work at home jobs?

Satrapsays

I think this is the one you are referring to: https://moneypantry.com/international-work-from-home-jobs/
We do have several articles on various work from home jobs, if this isn’t the one you were looking for, you can use the search box on the main page and see all of our work at home articles. Please let me know if you need anything else!

Gwynsays

So much good information! Obviously I think I’m more suited to certain ones off this list, but I definitely saw this as a great jumping off point. Your views and insight really helped me to put a value on my time for each website. For example, knowing I’d get 2 pennies for a 90 second song review helped me realize that wasn’t going to be a fun one for me. However, Qmee and being paid 2 pennies for a google search I’d do anyway is definitely one I value more.

Thanks so much!

Satrapsays

I am glad the information is helpful, Gwyn. Yes, each one of us value our time differently, that’s why I try to always include various opportunities so everyone can find one that fits them personally.

Resasays

I was looking for a way to make money at home. I work part time and I will be starting school soon. Hopefully, one of these jobs will fit me well.

Satrapsays

I hope so, Resa. Let us know how it goes.

HEATHERsays

Hi! Satrap, thank you for all the moneymaking ideas on your website; however, would you break it down or have a tab that lets people know specific amounts they can earn by the hour, day, week, month, etc. This would help me immensely. I am, also, enjoying your site so far and will keep you informed how it’s working for me. Thank you so much.

Satrapsays

Hi Heather,

Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you are enjoying the site.

To be honest, I thought about doing something like that, but the problem is that with most of these options there is usually not a set amount. That said, whenever possible, I do try to give you an estimated number.

Melissa Swoapsays

You gave some great leads and lots of options, thank you. We should have to do some leg (finger) work ourselves. This article is greatly appreciated

Satrapsays

Thank you, Melissa.

lulama mhlongosays

Thanks so much for so much info on unusual stuff that a person can do.im based in South Africa but im certain I will be able to try out some these.
God Bless

Satrapsays

You are very welcome, Lulama. Good luck.

BDevisays

It was the BEST blog I ever read on online earning opportunities.Thanks a lot for this.

Satrapsays

Thank you for the kind words, BDevi. It means a lot.

SCBsays

Just saw that Scary Mommy is no longer paying for submissions. So please take them off this list.

If you want to earn money from the house, one of the most appropriate jobs you can do is translate, if you know the language you can translate. Translate by specializing in a specific area, such as a patent.

Karen Dunnsays

Hi, Satrap. I found your overviews of legit money making sites straight to the point and read all 40 of them. Very helpful and easy to read. I normally get bored very quickly. Great job, Thank You!!
Just one question. I’m in London, does that matter or will PayPal charge too much to convert Dollar to Pound to make it worthwhile?

Satrapsays

Thanks for the kind words, Karen. I don’t think PayPal charges a fee for the actual conversion.

Vielka Lippesays

This is amazing. I think it’s great you shared so many money making ideas. I am going to start several of them asap. I’ve read a lot of blogs on different places to go online to make money however I’ve never read any I felt certain was going to be successful.

Thank you

Satrapsays

Vielka, Thanks so much for your feedback. I’m so glad you find the site helpful! Thanks for reading!

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